File extension Details of MPGA, MDL, MWS, M3U, MID, MGV, MKA, MIDI, MA1

Name:	MPGA
File Type:	MPEG-1 Layer 3 Audio File
Popularity:	3
Category:	audio
File Description:	Compressed audio file encoded with MPEG-1 Layer 1 compression; compresses the audio using lossy compression that maintains most of the original sound quality. MPGA files are basically .MP3 files with a different file extension.
Open Programs:	Mac OS Apple iTunes Microsoft Windows Media Player RealNetworks RealPlayer Any audio player that supports MP3 files Windows Apple iTunes Microsoft Windows Media Player RealNetworks RealPlayer Any audio player that supports MP3 files Linux Any audio player that supports MP3 files

Name:	MDL
File Type:	DigiTrakker Module   (Most common)
Popularity:	3
Category:	audio
File Description:	Audio tracking module format used by the DigiTrakker music tracking program
Open Programs:	Mac OS CocoModX Windows Prodatron DigiTrakker or n-Play MODPlug Player

Name:	MWS
File Type:	MWave DSP Synth Instrument Extract
Popularity:	3
Category:	audio
File Description:	Text data exported by an IBM MWave DSP synthesizer when saving a file in the MWS format; created by the MWSYNTH.INI file, which constructs instruments from .WAV files
Open Programs:	Program(s) that open mws files Mac OS Edit with any text editor Windows Edit with any text editor

Name:	M3U
File Type:	Media Playlist File
Popularity:	5
Category:	audio
File Description:	Short for "MP3 URL;" contains a playlist of MP3s and other audio or video files; lists the locations of media files in a plain text format; initially used by Winamp, now is used by several media players. M3U playlists are typically used for audio playlists, but some may also include references to video files; M3U files contains references to media files, but not the actual files themselves.
Open Programs:	Mac OS Apple iTunes RealNetworks RealPlayer VLC media player Windows Roxio Easy Media Creator Nullsoft Winamp Apple iTunes RealNetworks RealPlayer VLC media player Linux XMMS VLC media player

Name:	MID
File Type:	MIDI File
Popularity:	5
Category:	audio
File Description:	Standard MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) file; contains music data such as what notes are played, when they are played, how loud each note is played, how long each note is held, etc; may also contain MIDI controller data for changing instruments on a MIDI hardware device, sustain pedal information, and other types of MIDI data. Can be played back using software instruments, but does not contain actual audio data.
Open Programs:	Mac OS Apple QuickTime Player Microsoft Windows Media Player TiMidity++ Other audio/MIDI program Windows Apple QuickTime Player Microsoft Windows Media Player TiMidity++ WildMidi Other audio/MIDI program Linux TiMidity WildMidi

Name:	MGV
File Type:	Yamaha MegaVoice File
Popularity:	3
Category:	audio
File Description:	Voice or instrument used by the Yamaha Tyros and high-end PSR keyboards; saved in the "MegaVoice" format, which captures the subtle nuances of an instrument to creates realistic and expressive sounds. MGV voice files may be loaded by a compatible Yamaha keyboard using a USB connection or memory card.
Open Programs:	Mac OS Transfer to a Yamaha keyboard Windows Transfer to a Yamaha keyboard

Name:	MKA
File Type:	Matroska Audio File
Popularity:	3
Category:	audio
File Description:	Audio container format that supports several types of audio compression algorithms; related to the .MKV video format, but only contains audio data. MKA audio files can also be played on Palm, Symbian, and Pocket PC mobile devices using the CorePlayer Mobile software.
Open Programs:	Mac OS MPlayer Windows Windows Media Player with Matroska DirectShow playback pack Media Player Classic Core Media Player with CDL plugin Arpa Kolla Player Matroska Splitter BS.Player

Name:	MIDI
File Type:	MIDI File
Popularity:	5
Category:	audio
File Description:	Standard MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) file; contains music data such as what notes are played, when they are played, how long each note is held, and the loudness (velocity) of each note. Can be played back using software instruments, but does not contain actual audio data; MIDI files commonly use the .MID file extension as well.
Open Programs:	Mac OS Apple QuickTime Player Microsoft Windows Media Player TiMidity++ Other audio/MIDI program Windows Apple QuickTime Player Microsoft Windows Media Player TiMidity++ WildMidi Other audio/MIDI program Linux TiMidity WildMidi

Name:	MA1
File Type:	Monarch Audio File
Popularity:	3
Category:	audio
File Description:	Sound file encoded by Monarch Video Vision audio and video recording software, such as FireX and Digimix; used for mixing audio tracks in video production applications.
Open Programs:	Windows Monarch Digimix Monarch FireX

Name:	MP1
File Type:	MPEG-1 Layer 1 Audio File
Popularity:	3
Category:	audio
File Description:	Audio file formatted using MPEG Layer 1 compression; supports data rates of 384 kbps and was used primarily by Philips DCC Digital Compact cassettes; mostly replaced by the newer .MP2 and .MP3 formats.
Open Programs:	Mac OS RealNetworks RealPlayer Apple iTunes Windows RealNetworks RealPlayer Apple iTunes Nullsoft Winamp The Core Media Player Linux RealNetworks RealPlayer